Getting around campus
The University of Sunderland has two campuses: City Campus and the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. Visit the City Campus Google map page for maps of both campuses.
| City Campus to: | by foot |
by bike |
by bus |
by car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Tom Cowie Campus | 20 |
5 | 15 | 5 |
| Ashburne Campus | 15 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
Campus Bus
The University operates a free bus for staff and students moving between the two campuses. Two buses run during the day: the Campus Circular, which has eight stops, and the Campus Express, which has four stops. A Bar Shuttle Service runs during the evening.
For up to date bus timetable information please see the University Travel Guide 2010/11 (link opens as pdf).
Car parking
Pay and Display car parking is available at both campuses. Discounted rates are available for staff and students - for more information see the car park scheme section of the Facilities website. Parking is free for motorcycles and scooters. The University also operates a car sharing scheme - for more information visit the Lift share website.
Metro
The Nexus Metro has stops at the both City Campus and The Sir Tom Cowie Campus. Staff and students can apply for a discounted Metro card, which allows unlimited travel Monday - Friday between Brockley Whinns and South Hylton for £40 a year. For more information download the 2010/11 discounted Metro card application form (.pdf).
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